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Handle with care

A straw of compromised semen is a major waste of time, effort and money. According to Warren Rusche, a calf field specialist, handling semen is an important step in AI. If not done properly, it could cause a failed AI. He reminds farmers of the importance of this step. “Sperm cells are live organisms that must undergo the stress of thawing before they can fertilise an egg.” To read further, click HERE.

Published on Tuesday, 28th July 2015 - 10:28

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